Les figues françaises se font de plus en plus rares sur les étagères cette saison, et les prix flambent, atteignant 7,50 € (8,84 USD) le kilo, contre 6,80 € (8,02 USD) l'année dernière. Cette augmentation est attribuée à la vague de chaleur et aux maladies qui ont affaibli les vergers. Selon un producteur... read more

Al-Jouf Agricultural Development Company, based in Saudi Arabia, manages a 60,000-hectare estate producing crops such as wheat, barley, corn, onions, and potatoes. To meet the increasing demand for processed potato products, the company has invested in French fry production. In December 2020, read more

Lemons remain scarce in the industry. G.T. Parris from Seald Sweet mentioned, "They have been a challenge all season long. They started off tight this year and it was always light week to week. We could never get the volume that we projected at the beginning of the season." read more

The Greek harvest is fully underway, passing the halfway point, according to George Saliaris-Fasseas, founder of Greek Grape Company. He stated, "As far as Greek seedless grapes are concerned, we are in the second half of the harvest in our Halkidiki, in northern Greece, vineyards. The Kavala region has just." read more

The plum season is now in its final stretch with the harvest of the flagship Angeleno variety, which is gaining prominence in Europe and overseas thanks to its good supply and long shelf life in cold storage. "We started harvesting the Angeleno last week, and we have already picked approximately read more

The potato season in Salamanca is beginning with a delay of four to six weeks due to the heavy rains during planting. Additionally, there is a clash with other European potato productions, like French potatoes, which have experienced higher temperatures than usual, affecting their growth. read more

The extra-sweet Sambóa apple is now in its second commercial season, and production has almost doubled compared to last year, as it is becoming increasingly popular among consumers. The harvest of these apples started on August 20th with the Luiza variety, the earliest of the three that make up read more

Asia, especially China, is our main market for cherries. The lessons we learned from the last season were valuable. The overproduction negatively impacted many exporters' outcomes and led to increased caution. Following the experience of the previous year, many growers have recognized that prioritizing quality is essential. As a result, they are no longer shipping some of their cherries." read more

The lemon campaign in Sicily is currently in a transition phase: The season for the Verdello variety has ended, and in about ten days, it will be replaced by the Primofiore variety. This information was provided by Silvia Magliocco, the Italian sales manager of the Pasam Agrumi cooperative, one of the largest lemon producers in the region. read more

Kanzi® has completed its 20th anniversary season, which featured events for both consumers and growers to celebrate two decades of growing and selling the apple variety. One of the standout events was the Nicored/Nicoter grower competition, which rewarded participants who purchased new trees. read more

The persimmon campaign will begin on September 20, following the pattern of previous seasons, with promising volume predictions compared to previous years and higher prices at the origin. "We anticipate regular yields and excellent quality due to favorable weather conditions and effective pest control." read more

"Forty years ago, we planted a seed. Today, we are reaping the fruits of our unwavering commitment to quality and our customers' trust. This journey fills us with pride and propels us toward the future," says Michele Volpone, president of Cooperativa Gloria, which is now celebrating its 40th. read more

New Zealand: Commerce Commission welcomes enhanced focus on competition

The Commerce Commission has welcomed the government's announcement to update the Commerce Act with measures aimed at enhancing competition. This includes measures to deter creeping acquisitions. read more

According to LS reports, Kazakhstan exported 7,400 tons of apples from January to July 2025, which is almost double the amount exported in the same period last year. Russia was the main buyer, purchasing 7,200 tons (an increase of 3.4 times). Additionally, exports to Tajikistan grew by 1.5 times, totaling 23.6 tons. read more

Walnut growers in southern and central Moldova are planning to begin harvesting the early export variety Peschansky on a large scale between September 18 and 20, which is about a week later than in 2024, as reported by Logos Press. Last year, there was extreme summer heat, with daytime temperatures reaching... read more

Feeding infants blueberries as one of their first solid foods may help enhance their immune systems, decrease allergy symptoms, and promote gut development, according to new research from the University of Colorado Anschutz. The study, published in Nutrients and Frontiers in Nutrition, suggests that introducing blueberries early in a baby's diet may have these beneficial effects. read more

The Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP), a UK environmental NGO aligned with the Labour Party, is calling for a government ban on plastic packaging for 21 common fruit and vegetable items. This proposal is part of a wider range of waste-reduction measures that are anticipated to be announced soon. read more

As part of an agreement between National Agroforte (brand MillMax) in the Bukhara region and Kuwait's Star Fruit Co., Uzbekistan has shipped around 1 ton of fresh fruits to Kuwait, including peaches, pomegranates, melons, pears, nectarines, and grapes, reports IA "Dunyo". read more

"Henk van Doorne sighs as he talks about the grim situation with lettuce prices. At 76 years old, the Westlander still manages sales for some growers and tends to his own small garden. However, the experienced professional in the industry expresses concern over the slow lettuce sales, which appear to be increasingly becoming a long-term issue." read more

A small number of mango shipments from Mexico entered the U.S. last week, indicating that the country's mango season has officially ended. "We are now depending solely on Brazil for mango supply," says Albert Perez from Continental Fresh. Brazil's production has begun on a small scale, but volumes are expected to increase soon. read more